Low Fat Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Low Fat Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more if desired); 2 egg whites; 2 teaspoons water; Lemon Sauce; 1/3 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons cold water

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more if desired)
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons water
Lemon Sauce
1/3 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water

1
Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Cut each chicken breast in half. Mix flour, baking soda and cayenne pepper in a plastic bag. Combine egg whites and water in a medium bowl and mix well. Add chicken a few pieces at a time and turn to coat on all sides. Remove chicken from egg mixture and place in bag with flour. Seal and shake to lightly coat each piece of chicken. Place on baking sheet and bake uncovered for about 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
2
Prepare sauce when chicken is almost done baking. Heat all sauce ingredients (except water and cornstarch) in a small saucepan until it reaches a light boil, stirring occasionally. Combine the cornstarch and cold water and mix well. Gradually add cornstarch mixture to the sauce. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Additional cornstarch/water can be added if a thicker sauce is desired.
3
Cut each chicken breast digonally into about 5 or 6 slices. Pour lemon sauce over chicken and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more if desired), and more.

Yes, Low Fat Lemon Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Low Fat Lemon Chicken

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